Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Compliance Accountant, establishing, and maintaining integrated financial management systems, including at least budgeting, accounting, and managerial-financial reporting. *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

Duties

- Responsible for developing and overseeing National level Financial Management (FM) programs' compliance with standard operating procedures and policy. - Provides financial advisory services for the full range of accounting operations including tracking cash disbursements from various Air Force and DoD Appropriations and lines of accounting. - Serves as a staff accountant and subject matter expert within the Financial Management Branch, Capabilities Development Division - Special Actions Branch, to control various aspects of accounting operations, using mission-unique finance and accounting systems at equivalent base, major command, and departmental reporting levels. - Represents the parent organization with a variety of Air Staff, Major Command, Combatant Command, and functional area organizations throughout DoD.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The incumbent may be subject to a counterintelligence scope polygraph
• The incumbent may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
• The work is mainly sedentary and performed in an office atmosphere. However, there may be exposure to all kinds of weather, walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination is desired.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: 1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR 3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: knowledge in analysis, and resolution of a range of financial analysis problems such as the development of alternative methods of funding; formulation of budget estimates for programs in which objectives, work processes, staffing and funding requirements have changed to the extent that substantial re-budgeting is required each year; and development and administration of budget execution work plans subject to fluctuating revenues and changing demand for services which necessitate reprogramming throughout the fiscal year. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of professional principles, theories, techniques, and practices as pertains to GAAP, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, FIAR, and the laws and regulations governing accounting procedures. 2. Knowledge of USAF financial management principles, theories, procedures and applications to administer the serviced activities financial management programs as they relate to Sensitive Activities; develop procedures and disseminate expert guidance on financial management and disbursing methodology, approach, procedures and techniques. 3. Knowledge of DoD, DFAS, and USAF financial management objectives, auditing, accounting and disbursing missions, responsibilities, interrelationships, processes, programs, operations and appropriate systems to participate in the budget development process; ensure programs objectives are met and fiduciary responsibilities are properly administered. 4. Knowledge of automated financial management and accounting systems, policies, procedures and practices which are used in accomplishing the activities financial management functions to meet prescribed requirements, develop solutions to problems, identify trends and to develop recommendations for future systems or applications; ability to plan and organize work, meet deadlines; interpret financial reports, schedules, & statements. 5. Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing financial and budgetary actions and associated automated records transactions; understanding AF and DoD automated financial and budgetary management and pay systems. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and negotiate effectively with managers and analysts to assess, prioritize, and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; understands and negotiates complex issues, and maintains harmonious working relationships and to interpret policy, laws, regulations and procedures on financial management and policy to senior management, including those without a financial background. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: The position is in a fast-paced, staff environment supporting SAF/AA, SAF/AAH, and a variety of elements within Headquarters USAF and supported Major and Combatant Commands focused on the monitoring and compliance of field financial activities. Individual will face daily high-priority requests from general officers and senior executives for papers, briefings, and evaluations, concerning politically sensitive or National Security related issues. Position is designated Special-Sensitive; incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information based on a Single Scope Background Investigation. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force NASIC 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]